The Papers: 'Compulsory lentils' and 'Boris flees Vlad drone blitz'
Summary
The UK government plans to require schools in England to serve pulses like lentils once a week. Meanwhile, former Prime Minister Boris Johnson's train to Poland was moved earlier due to drone attacks linked to Russia during his visit to Ukraine.Key Facts
- Schools in England will have to serve pulses such as lentils at least once a week.
- Over 800 leaders in pubs, restaurants, and hotels asked for a cut in VAT from 20% to 10%.
- Local authorities in the UK can now impose unlimited tourist taxes, causing concern in the hospitality sector.
- Boris Johnson left Ukraine early by train because of Russian drone attacks targeting the train line.
- Experts described the drone strike as a strong warning from the Kremlin.
- Some UK political parties received very large donations, raising questions about regulating political funding.
- New research reveals more people and officials were involved in Britain's transatlantic slave trade than previously known.
- President Donald Trump opposes slowing down AI development despite concerns expressed by Democrats and tech leaders.
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